This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
As of yesterday evening, COVID-19 cases in Kenya had reached 6,673, with 307 new cases reported, the highest tally ever recorded in a single day.
According to a report by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), released on Thursday, 92 per cent of Kenyans do not know anyone who has tested positive for the virus.
Despite this, half of the respondents feel that the worst is yet to come, with 65 per cent representing a very worried lot of Kenyans, while 16 per cent are not bothered at all.
Interestingly, 18 per cent of the male gender are not worried at all if they contract the virus or not, while 14 per cent of the female gender are not worried at all.
Residents living in the Central region of Kenya represent the bigger faction of Kenyans who are worried about getting infected with coronavirus at 72 per cent.
Published on July 2, 2020, the report highlights the need for increased awareness and support to combat the spread of COVID-19 and its associated stigma.
